The World's Luckiest Fishing Village
Destin sits on the Emerald Gulf Coast halfway between Pensacola and Panama City, with over 24 miles of sugar white sand and extraordinary baby blue waters, and marine life to match.
Destin Harbor ranks among Florida's largest, home to over 110 charter boats and the largest charter fishing fleet in the state. The city takes its name from Captain Leonard Destin, who settled here around 1845 and established the local fishing industry. Every October, the town fills up for the Destin Fishing Rodeo, a month-long tournament that's become a Destin tradition.
What to do when you're off the boat
Water Activities
Scuba diving, surfing lessons, parasailing, dinner cruises, and dolphin tours fill out the water side of a Destin trip.
Good Eats
Dewey Destin's, local coffee shops, Irish pubs, and plenty of casual dining line the harbor and beyond.
Events
The Billy Bowlegs festival, the Destin Seafood Festival, and the Destin Fishing Rodeo bring the town together every year.
Fishing Charters
Deep-sea and party boat charters run daily out of one of Florida's largest, most elaborately equipped harbors.
Accommodations
Beachside resorts and rentals put you minutes from the sugar white sand and baby blue water.
Other Activities
Museums, trampoline parks, and adventure zones round out a day when you're not out on the water.
Crab Island
An underwater sandbar and floating party scene about 5 minutes from our docks, with turquoise water, mobile vendors, and room for hundreds of anchored boats.
Plan your trip to Crab IslandSee it all from the water
Book a Luther's rental and make Destin's harbor, beaches and Crab Island part of your day.